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1 Corinthians 7:21-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
1 Corinthians 7:21-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 Were you called while a slave? It should not be a concern to you. But if you can become free, by all means take the opportunity.[a] 22 For he who is called by the Lord as a slave(A) is the Lord’s freedman.[b] Likewise he who is called as a free man[c] is Christ’s slave. 23 You were bought(B) at a price; do not become slaves of men.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:21 Or But even though you can become free, make the most of your position as a slave.
- 1 Corinthians 7:22 A former slave
- 1 Corinthians 7:22 A man who was never a slave
1 Corinthians 7:21-23
New International Version
1 Corinthians 7:21-23
New International Version
21 Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. 22 For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person;(A) similarly, the one who was free when called is Christ’s slave.(B) 23 You were bought at a price;(C) do not become slaves of human beings.
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